Air guns use pressurized air (usually air, but sometimes carbon dioxide) to propel a pellet or BB down the barrel and out the muzzle. They are available in a wide range of power levels, from low-powered models suitable for backyard plinking to high-powered rifles capable of taking small game. Enthusiasts can also customize their guns with a variety of accessories, such as scopes and bipods, to suit their own needs and preferences.
Most modern air guns are powered by a piston or spring that compresses pressurized air in a tubular magazine to propel a projectile down the barrel. The oldest air guns used bellows to compress air in a tube and then release it to fire the projectile. The latest big bore air guns can deliver tremendous energy, allowing ethical hunters to take larger game, such as deer, with a powerful airgun.
Air guns can be used safely when operated correctly. Always read and follow the owner’s manual, and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. It is also important to understand how air temperature and pressure affect pellet velocity and the capacity of an air gun to deliver shots. To avoid accidents, never aim an air gun at a person or animal and always wear eye protection when shooting. air guns